The Latest Breaking News on Droughts

Police have already seen "unprecedented demand" on their phone lines about hosepipe bans - but report it is a civil not a criminal matter saying they are being diverted away from real emergencies

Devon and Cornwall Police said they have already seen 'unprecedented demand' on their phone lines about a number of issues this summer, receiving more than 1,000 calls a day

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Welsh Water said it is dealing with the issue

Research by the party showed water company executives picked up wages of £24.8 million in 2021-22 – a increase of 21% on the previous year.

Amid searing heatwaves, a historic drought has racked France since the end of July, causing water shortages in large parts of the country. Climate change is bound to make such droughts frequent, if not the new normal – so scientists are looking for technological fixes to find a way around…

Feargal Sharkey challenged water boss to take a drink after he said it was mostly rainwater

In village of Cranleigh, where residents are having to get their water from tankers, the mood is mutinous

More and more homes in UK now have water meters installed, but they do not always inspire careful use